Parks in the Creative District: 2013 Seasonal Pools Opening

Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh

With the holiday weekend ahead, it’s a great time to get outside (or inside) and cool off in one of the Creative District’s pools.  Load up the kiddos, pack a picnic lunch, and head to one of the three nearby pools to enjoy a favorite summer pastime.

Here’s a list of the pools in the Creative District with opening dates and times:

Lake Johnson Pool

Lake Johnson Pool (outdoor/seasonal) – has three separate swimming areas: wading/baby pool up to 18-in, splash garden, and large open swim area with lap lanes up to 5 ft 6 in; has plastic chairs for use, shaded canopies, few picnic tables, vending machines, grassy picnic spots, life jackets for use; located at 1416 Athens Dr

  • Dates of Operation: May 25 – Sept 2
  • Hours
    • Wading & Splash Garden
      • Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm
      • Sat: 10am-5pm
      • Sun: 1-5pm
    • Open Swim
      • Mon-Fri: 12pm-8pm
      • Sat: 10am-5pm
      • Sun: 1-5pm
    • Adult Lap Swim
      • Mon-Fri: 9am-8pm
      • Sat: 10am-5pm
      • Sun: 1-5pm

Ridge Road Pool

Ridge Road Pool (outdoor/seasonal) – has two separate swimming areas: wading/baby pool area with splash garden and large open swim area with lap lane swimming and deep end up to 12-ft; has plastic chairs for use, shaded canopies, vending machines, life jackets for use, large grassy picnic areas and picnic tables; located at 1709 Ridge Rd

  • Dates of Operation: June 1 – Sept 2
  • Hours:
    • Wading & Splash Garden
      • Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm
      • Sat: 10am-5pm
      • Sun: 1-5pm
    • Open Swim
      • Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm
      • Sat: 10am-5pm
      • Sun: 1-5pm
    • Adult Lap Swim
      • Mon-Fri: 9am-8pm
      • Sat: 9am-5pm
      • Sun: 1-5pm

Pullen Aquatic Center

Pullen Aquatic Center (indoor/year-round) – has two swimming areas: warm water teaching pool up to 4-ft and 50 x 25 meter pool with diving boards; has spectator balcony or bleacher seating on pool deck, picnic areas outside and across street at Pullen Park; located at 410 Ashe Ave

  • Hours (from May 13-Aug 25):
    • Open Swim
      • Mon-Fri: 12:30pm-8pm
      • Sat: 12:30pm-7pm
      • Sun: 1-6pm
    • Adult Lap Swim
      • Mon-Fri: 5:30am-8pm
      • Sat: 6am-7pm
      • Sun: 1-6pm
    • Diving Boards
      • Mon-Fri: 12:30-5pm
      • Sat: 12:30-7pm
      • Sun: 1-6pm
    • Teaching Pool
      • Mon-Fri: 12:30-5pm
      • Sat: 12:30-7pm
      • Sun: 1-6pm

For complete information about pool fees, specific pool closure dates, and swim classes, download the 2013 summer aquatics brochure.  Note: the daily admission fee to the pools increased by $1 this year.  

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